Hopkins County News

Madisonville, KY Hopkins County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Gentry investigated an accident Monday night that resulted in the victim being transported by life flight to Evansville.

Every year at the beginning of the holiday season the Madisonville/Hopkins County Assistance Center sets forth on an endeavor called The Teen Shopping Program.

David Beauchamp, age 64 of Decatur, AL, was operating a 2003 Volvo tractor-trailer southbound on the Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway.

At a meeting in downtown Madisonville on Tuesday, Kentucky State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach made an announcement that could very well impact particular citizens of Hopkins County.

The U.S. Marshal Service announced the arrest, Tuesday of Juan Luis Bocanegra. A warrant was issued for his arrest in September of last year for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old child.

Andrew J. Allen, 33, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and three counts of wanton endangerment.

Mayfield confirmed Lynn Moore, 54, died of a gunshot wound and that his wife, Mary Ann Moore, 55, succumbed to "multiple injuries." Their bodies were found Friday by a relative.

An extra layer of protection is being provided to law enforcement agencies in Hopkins County thanks to grant money from the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security.

The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., today announced nominees to fill the vacant District Court judgeship in the 4th Judicial District, Division 2, consisting of Hopkins County.

Hopkins County, KY The Sheriff's Department had another busy weekend arresting 31 year old Leriegus Davis of 201 Rodney Drive in Hopkinsville on a Christian County Warrant.

Hopkins County, KY The names of three local attorneys have been submitted to the Kentucky Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacant District Court judgeship being vacated by current District Judge Rob Soder.

Health care facilities in Hopkins County are taking new measures to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.

Hopkins County, KY - The City of Madisonville announces that in order to provide for the safety of those attending the Kidapalooza event, on Saturday, October 24, in downtown Madisonville, the following streets will be closed to the public and all vehicles will be required to move from theses areas by the time noted: * South Main Street, including ...

Hopkins County, KY The Hopkins County Sheriff's Department has reported the arrest of 38 year old Thomas L. Reynolds of 5735 Brown Road in Madisonville.

The Madisonville City Water Filtration Plant at Lake PeeWee hosted their Hopkins County Madisonville Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting today, Monday October 19th at 11:30 a.m. The ribbon cutting is to give the community a look at their new water filtration plant.

The Kentucky State Police in Madisonville, KY were contacted on October 14, 2009 by the Webster County Jail in reference to an escape.

The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office had a busy week this week, reporting several arrests.

Kentucky State Police said one man was taken to the hospital Friday morning following a two-vehicle wreck in Hopkins County.

A former car dealer already facing theft charges in Hopkins County, now faces more charges in Webster County.

On Wednesday, October 7, 2009, the Kentucky State Police Post 2 Madisonville received an anonymous tip in reference to illegal, drug activity taking place at a residence on Beagle Park Loop.